I've done more exploration.
Someone suggested that the problem is that the CDROM is an IDE master.
When I change the CDROM to a slave, the Netra X1 refuses to recognize
it. In other words, the Netra *requires* that the CDROM be an IDE
master.
I notice that both activity lights on the network interfaces flash
when the driver is loaded. Is this expected behavior? The flashing
stops when I insert a network cable connected to a hub/switch.
At this point, I'm out of ideas. Thanks for the help.